Navy comparison: Argentina vs Malaysia
Malaysia's 109-ship navy outnumbers Argentina's 46 vessels (2.4x advantage). Of these, 43 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 2 submarines, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 0 vs 7 frigates, 6 vs 7 corvettes, 1 vs 0 amphibious ships, 14 vs 10 patrol boats, 0 vs 62 coastal boats, 0 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Argentina vs Malaysia). Argentina's navy is officially the Argentine Navy, while Malaysia's is the Royal Malaysian Navy.
Argentine Navy 🇦🇷
| Official Name | Argentine Navy |
| Total ships | 46 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 43 as of 2025 |
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Royal Malaysian Navy 🇲🇾
| Official Name | Royal Malaysian Navy |
| Total ships | 109 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 97 as of 2026 |
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Argentine ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 14 | |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 18 | |
| Other ships | 1 | |
Malaysian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 62 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 13 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Argentina or Malaysia?
Malaysia has a larger navy with 109 ships compared to Argentina's 46 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Argentina or Malaysia?
Malaysia operates more submarines with 2 compared to Argentina's 2.
Which navy has more destroyers, Argentina or Malaysia?
Argentina operates 3 destroyers compared to Malaysia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Argentina or Malaysia?
Malaysia operates 7 frigates compared to Argentina's 0.
How do the Argentina and Malaysia navies compare in size?
Malaysia's navy is 2.4 times larger than Argentina's in terms of total ships (109 vs 46).